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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1856
Page
1
A fragmented listing names several figures: Peck of Scioto County, Moody of Jefferson County, a deputy of Public Works Benj Eggleston of Hamilton County, and George Waris of Columbiana County, indicating a regional roster of officials or appointees.
The author analyzes the risk of choosing the President through the House amid factional strife. He warns against forcing a constitutional recourse and urges caution, conciliation, and a return to first principles. He notes Republican shifts, alliance dynamics, and the potential South Democratic American party coalition shaping the outcome.
Reports from Alta California recount a dramatic assault on the jail during which James King was fatally shot by Casey and the crowd demanded Casey’s execution. Military and citizen volunteers surged through the streets as San Francisco braced for rapid action and broad public mourning.
The article lauds Americas party for olive branch diplomacy and praises the Democratic party for presenting a reformist chief. It warns there is no real conservative candidate besides Mittarn Eumtmors and urges a union of conservatives to preserve the Republic amid partisan strife and looming threats.
Fragmented OCR reports a skirmish with invaders in Kansas. It notes casualties among attackers, a local force of about one hundred twenty men, and a courier arriving in Lawrence with lists and reorganized elements. Names and events are partially garbled but reference Buford and local gangs and the country leaving.
A Franklin mail infers a night encounter near France with free State and slavery partisans. Casualties were few, a Westport man Mr. McGee wounded, others hurt. Dispatches describe mob action, dragoons ordered to enforce territorial laws, and a destroyed printing press as tensions flare amid Kansas conflicts.
Flour prices continue to weaken with 90 barrels extra at 66 25 590 and 480 superfine at 65. Corn sells 9 000 bushels at 84 cents with moderate demand, oats scarce at 41 29 30c, rye dull, barley steady. Whigky market firm with substantial sales from wagons at 83 ½. Hemp and butter markets show little change. pork, sugar, and copper trade subdued, with buyers wary of higher prices.
The Senate grapples with Kansas statehood bills and the Sumner caning after weeks of debate. Senators clash over justice in Kansas laws, fugitive slave provisions, and free debate rights as some call for censures while others defend legislative speech.
In response to a report that the Massachusetts delegation waited on Mr Fremont, he gave assurance that he approved the main American platform. The committee issued a card confirming his support and promising to carry it forward.
A letter dated the 18th from Capt Pate, writing to the Republican, describes comparative quiet in Kansas City. He notes no fighting, U S troops disbanding rival bodies, and hopes for peace if nothing disrupts the current calm.
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